Baby bump alert! Duchess Kate's first engagement of 2015

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge sighted arriving at Barlbly Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England.

Artist Grayson Perry looks on as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is presented with a childs chair during a visit to Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge is visiting the Clore Art Room at Barlby School to support the charity 'The Art Room' of which she is patron.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is pictured during an official visit to Barlby primary school in central London, on January 15, 2015. The Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Patron of The Art Room, is expected to officially name The Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs after officially naming the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs after officially naming the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs after officially naming the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge meets schoolchildren as she leaves Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge is visiting the Clore Art Room at Barlby School to support the charity 'The Art Room' of which she is patron.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge departs Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge is visiting the Clore Art Room at Barlby School to support the charity 'The Art Room' of which she is patron.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she leaves Barlby Primary School on January 15, 2015 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge is visiting the Clore Art Room at Barlby School to support the charity 'The Art Room' of which she is patron.

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Baby bump alert!

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, attended her first royal engagement for 2015 today January 15th. Kate opened the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School, a program that supports children dealing with challenges by using art and creativity as a therapeutic tool.

Kate has been Patron of The Art Room since January of 2012, and she has attended many events and Art Room openings in support of the charity since then. This visit was originally scheduled for the fall, but Kate had been unable to attend because she was fighting hyperemesis gravidarum.

Today, Kate looked radiant in a navy shift dress by a new designer for her, British maternity label Madderson London (welcome to "The Kate Middleton Effect," Madderson... their website will not load for us at the moment!). The "Naomi" a-line shift dress (almost sold out, available for £450.00) is '60s inspired, with colorful tweed pocket flaps and trim along the bottom. When she arrived at the school, she received a rousing welcome from the students and faculty. Watch the sweet clip below!

Though bundled up under the coat, Kate's baby bump is much more pronounced today than it even was at Christmas time. Her hair had that can't-get-more-perfect maternity flawless-ness, and she accessorized with her Cartier watch, sapphire drop earrings and a matching navy suede Mulberry clutch.

After celebrating her 33rd birthday at her country home Amner Hall, the Duchess is officially back in action for 2015. She'll attend another event tomorrow, and then three successive engagements on Monday, January 19th. We can't wait to see how she continues to dress her growing baby bump!

Click through above to see more photos of Kate's day at the Clore Art Room.